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01-09-2013 | Original Paper

Women’s Health Promotion in the Rural Church: A Canadian Perspective

Authors: Robyn Plunkett, Beverly D. Leipert

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

The rural church may be an effective health resource for rural Canadian women who have compromised access to health resources. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of the Christian church and faith community nurses in promoting the health of rural Canadian women in the evolving rural context. The findings from an extensive literature search reveal that religion and spirituality often influence the health beliefs, behaviors, and decisions of rural Canadian women. The church and faith community nurses may therefore be a significant health resource for rural Canadian women, although this phenomenon has been significantly understudied.

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Title: Women’s Health Promotion in the Rural Church: A Canadian Perspective
Authors: Robyn Plunkett
Beverly D. Leipert
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9535-z

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